Dubbo South Public School Respect, Care, Cooperation & Responsibility

Term 2, Week 10—30th June 2020

From Sharon’s Desk We have reached the last week of the term, a very challenging one at that. It has been wonderful to see all of our students return throughout the term and teachers returning to their classroom teaching and practice. I hope that after a good 2 week holiday break, students and staff will return rested and healthy. With the latest COVID-19 update this week, all students will be able to return to playing contact activities; basketball, touch football and netball in school playground from Wednesday 1st July. I am sure that our students will return to responsible and safe play. NEW BUILDINGS are being erected at our school. By the time we return next term we will have the three demountables on Dalton Street removed as a result of changes in enrolment numbers. Two new buildings will be built in the Special Education Unit on Ronald Street. This is a very exciting time with the replacement of the old dental clinic that has been utilised as 2 classrooms for the unit. These rooms, although fulfilling the purpose for the last five years of providing space for students in the unit, the new rooms will be great, providing much more room for all students. A school opening will occur during Term 3. The unit is also trialling the project of a therapy boxer dog named Moo. Moo has been trained to sit with the students in Mrs McLeod’s class each school day. We are looking forward to seeing the support she will provide for all students. SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY on 20th July will see staff in attendance working through sessions on planning for the new 2021-2024 cycle; Parent engagement and NAPLAN questions. All students K-6 will return on Tuesday 21st July. I am looking forward to all students returning. SCHOOL PHOTOS will be taken on 22nd, 23rd July and sibling photos on Friday 24th July. Photos will be purchased and ordered online with a key code to be provided on our return. All students must be in full winter uniform and without the busy coloured hair (a current trend for a few students across the school). Photo information is on the back of this newsletter. FAREWELL to our wonderful cleaner Leonie Smart who has been looking after our school for 13 years. Happy Retirement! At this time parents/carers are still not allowed on the premises throughout the day. Pick up and drop off practices will remain the same. Have a happy holiday and travel safely if you are

going away. I look forward to seeing your children return next term. Forward Always Sharon Murray, Principal.

Hi! My name is Moo. I am a 6 year old Boxer. My favourite thing is belly rubs.

A reminder to parents that all absences must be in writing. The easiest way to lodge absences is

through the school app. A telephone call to the office needs to be followed up with written

notification. This is a Department of Education attendance requirement.

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Upcoming Events Friday 3rd July: Last day Term 2

Monday 20th July: Staff Development Day

Tuesday 21st July: Students return for Term 3.

22nd and 23rd July: School Photos

24th July: Sibling Photos to be ordered online

(DSPS students only)

Thursday 6th August: Athletics Carnival

Kinder Enrolments 2021. Enrolment packs are available from the school office.

Birth Certificate, proof of address and an

Immunisation Certificate is required.

Please tell anyone you know living in our area and

have school age children 2021.

Stage 2 and 3 English Impact Sharing Session

On Monday afternoon last week Stage 2 and 3 teachers

came together with school leaders in the library to share

high growth learning stories in reading and writing.

The session was Dubbo South Public School’s first Impact

Sharing Session.

“The session’s format is inspired by Bill Gate’s funded

Project Zero at Harvard University research that teachers

learn best from their colleagues. Teachers were asked to

volunteer to share how they have changed a practice and

were able to observe greater levels of learning growth in

themselves and/or their students since the Week 2 Stage

2/3 Learning Session, which focused on determining

Essential Learning in English,” Instructional Leaders Mrs

Natalie Polak said.

During the Impact Sharing Session 5 teachers presented a

micro impact story of 2, 6, 8 or 12 minutes to pique their

colleagues’ interest. Presentations all followed the same

cycle– 1) identified area for growth in English, 2) baseline

evidence, 3) evidence of new approach, 4) evidence of

impact and 5) learning takeaways. The audience members

listened intently to each story and completed an evaluation

survey in between each presenter. There was no question

and answer time. Audience members were encouraged to

reflect on the impact evidence presented, and seek out the

teachers presenting to discuss, or observe, their approach

in greater detail at a later date.

“Dubbo South Public School is committed to supporting the

growth of our professional teachers. We are currently

funding opportunities for teachers to observe each other’s

lessons, or collaborate on new innovative high impact

practices, to benefit our students’ learning,” Principal Ms

Sharon Murray said.

“It was truly inspirational to listen to teachers of up to 18

year’s experience talk about how they have changed

practices and are seeing positive results. It was equally

impressive to see a teacher who has just started their

career this year present on how they are innovating with

new reading strategies.”

“The session was the best professional learning I have

attended in a long time. It created a positive buzz by

allowing the wonderful work our passionate teachers are

doing to be celebrated.”

Stage 2 and 3 teachers will partake in a Numeracy Impact

Sharing Session in Term 3, once essential mathematical

learning priorities have been determined by the teachers.

Audience feedback:

“I enjoyed how the session was short and sharp. The

different speakers were honest and engaging. I loved

seeing what my colleagues are doing!”

“I enjoyed seeing and hearing what is actually working in

the other classes at our school.”

“I liked that the teachers were passionate about what

they were achieving and happy to share.”

“I have walked away with a variety of new strategies that

have been proven to make a positive impact on students

in this school.”

“I liked the excitement and enthusiasm of the teachers

presenting. They were all so happy they are making a

difference for their students.”

For more information visit : https://

www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCAspire2021

or contact your classroom teacher.

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Orders have been given out to students. There

were a few items, such as the walkie talkies, that were so

popular that they are on back order. Scholastic have not

given a date for delivery and may not be here until next

term. As soon as they arrive they will be delivered to

classes.

Websites for inquiring minds: While the physical museum is

still closed, there are lots of

interesting pages and

articles on their website.

The section on sustainability has information about

composting, recycling, reducing toxins in cleaning and

climate change. There are lots of ideas of things to do at

home to help the environment. Click on this link to find

out more. https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/

sustainability/

Overdues: There are still a few books outstanding. Use the

holiday break to have a check through shelves and under

beds to see if you can find any books that belong at

school.

Congratulations to

Thaviru Wickramasingha, Navreet Kaur, Emily Lousick

and Eliza Quinn who have completed their reading

challenge. Well done. These students are regular library

borrowers.

The holidays are a great time to catch up on reading for

the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). If students need

to borrow extra books to catch up over the holidays,

come and see the friendly library staff before Friday.

Aussie Kids is a new series of books in the library. Come

in and check them out.

Enjoy the break. Stay safe and warm.

Sue Buttrey

Teacher Librarian

Merit Awards Congratulations to the following students on their achievements: Merit: Tracey Sowden, Eadie Cooper, Isla Penton, Toby Williams and Bailey Stroud-Seaman

Credit: Luke Semmler Distinction: Amarni Hardisty, Harmony Schneider

Lost Property Please ensure that you place your child’s name on all clothing. If your child has lost an item of clothing please get them to check the box outside the Shed. Any remaining clothing without names will be washed and donated to the clothing pool to commence Term 3.

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*Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra is now full.

No more deposits will be accepted.

5/6C, 5/6M & 5/6K—26th to 28th Oct

5/6D, 5/6F, 5/6L & 5/6P—19th to 21st Oct

If your child cannot make their allocated

trip dates and wish to change, a written

request to your child’s teacher is required.

*Stage 2 Excursion to Red Hill is full.

Any student who pays will be placed on a

waiting list.

ICAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Students in Stage 2 and 3 involved in the ICaN Mentoring Leadership program were finally able to head back

to the ICaN Native Nursery as the COVID restrictions begin to ease. 11 Stage 2 students spent last Wednesday

at the nursery where they we keen to get their hands dirty and get back into gardening. The boys continued to

learn about native plants and their traditional uses. The students also participated in a ‘Signing into Country’

activity where they mixed up ochre and all left their mark in their own area at the nursery. After a big BBQ

lunch, students finished the afternoon in the goanna garden where they got stuck into some landscaping.

Ten Stage 3 students then spent Thursday down at the nursery picking up where they left off in Term 1,

working on their project involving the construction of a BBQ area and native garden. The boys planted over 20

native plants, and got their hands dirty with some concreting and bricklaying. They also participated in the

‘Signing into Country’ activity in their area. After cooking up a big BBQ lunch the boys were all worn out and

ready to head back to school.

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